The Mitten: A Ukrainian Folktale, Hardcover
Descriere
The bestselling modern classic, in a sturdy board book edition perfect for little hands. When Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing. One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny climax. As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see Nicki in the borders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on. In her distinctive style, Jan Brett brings the animals to life with warmth and humor, and her illustrations are full of visual delights and details faithful to the Ukrainian tradition from which the story comes. ""Grandmother knits snow-white mittens that Nikki takes on an adventure. Readers will enjoy the charm and humor in the portrayal of the animals as they make room for each newcomer in the mitten and sprawl in the snow after the big sneeze."" -The Horn Book
Despre autor
Jan Brett este o ilustratoare și autoare americană de cărți ilustrate pentru copii. Printre titlurile ei se numără The Mitten, The Hat și Gingerbread Baby, precum și relatări ale unor povești tradiționale, cum ar fi Gingerbread Man și Goldilocks.
